# Pixie: set up a static IP

Some networks require a static IP address. This guide walks through configuring one on a Lumicast Pixie.

## Prerequisites

- A USB keyboard
- Optionally a USB mouse
- A Pixie connected to the internet (cable or Wi-Fi)

## Steps

### Connect a keyboard

Attach a USB keyboard (and optionally a mouse) to the Pixie.

### Open the terminal

Press `Ctrl + Alt + T`. If the terminal doesn't open, press the **Windows** key, navigate to **System Tools > LXTerminal** and open it.

### Open NetworkManager

```bash
sudo nmtui
```

### Set up the connection

Navigate to **Edit a connection**:

![Edit a connection](/img/articles/player/pixie-ip/edit-connection.png)

Select the network connection you want to give a static IP and press **Enter**:

![Select network](/img/articles/player/pixie-ip/select-network.png)

Move to the IPv4 configuration row and set it to **Manual**:

![IPv4 Manual](/img/articles/player/pixie-ip/ipv4-manual.png)

Press **Show** to expand the manual settings:

![Show manual settings](/img/articles/player/pixie-ip/show.png)

Enter your static IP address and gateway:

![IP and Gateway](/img/articles/player/pixie-ip/ip-gateway.png)

Select **OK**. The new static IP config is saved:

![Saved configuration](/img/articles/player/pixie-ip/saved.png)

Go **Back** and **Quit** nmtui.

### Restart the Pixie

```bash
sudo reboot
```